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Question 1

ubiquitous

Answer 1

(adj.) existing everywhere, widespread (It seems that everyone in the United
States has a television. The technology is ubiquitous here.)

Question 2

umbrage

Answer 2

(n.) resentment, offense (He called me a lily-livered coward, and I took
umbrage at the insult.)

Question 3

unctuous

Answer 3

(adj.) smooth or greasy in texture, appearance, manner (The unctuous
receptionist seemed untrustworthy, as if she was only being helpful because she
thought we might give her a big tip.)

Question 4

undulate

Answer 4

(v.) to move in waves (As the storm began to brew, the placid ocean began to
undulate to an increasing degree.)

Question 5

upbraid

Answer 5

(v.) to criticize or scold severely (The last thing Lindsay wanted was for Lisa to upbraid her again about missing the rent payment.)

Question 6

usurp

Answer 6

(v.) to seize by force, take possession of without right (The rogue army general
tried to usurp control of the government, but he failed because most of the army
backed the legally elected president.)

Question 7

utilitarian

Answer 7

(adj.) relating to or aiming at usefulness (The beautiful, fragile vase couldn’t
hold flowers or serve any other utilitarian purpose.)